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Cranberry Orange Pecan Crisp Recipe

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A delightful Cranberry Orange Pecan Crisp combining tart fresh cranberries with zesty orange and crunchy pecans, topped with a buttery, crumbly topping baked to golden perfection. This crisp offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, ideal as a comforting dessert in fall or winter.

Ingredients

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Crisp Topping

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)

Cranberry Filling

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • Zest from 2 oranges
  • Juice from 1 orange
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
  2. Prepare Crisp Topping: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and light brown sugar. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and mix on low speed or by hand until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
  3. Mix Spices for Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined and set aside.
  4. Prepare Cranberry Mixture: Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and place them in a large bowl. Add the chopped pecans, orange zest from two oranges, and the juice from one orange. Stir in the prepared sugar and spice mixture gently until the cranberries and pecans are well coated.
  5. Assemble Crisp: Pour the cranberry and pecan mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Slice the remaining ¼ cup butter and distribute the slices randomly over the fruit mixture.
  6. Add Topping: Sprinkle the crumbly flour and brown sugar mixture evenly on top of the fruit and butter layers, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best tart flavor and texture; frozen cranberries can be substituted but may yield a slightly different texture.
  • Orange zest and juice add bright citrus notes that complement the tart cranberries perfectly.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding to the filling.
  • Ensure butter is cold when making the topping for the best crumbly texture.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if using a different oven or dish size—look for golden topping and bubbly filling as indicators of doneness.
  • This crisp can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs excellently with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Keywords: cranberry crisp, pecan crisp, orange crisp, winter desserts, fruit crisp, holiday dessert

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